Consultant Anaesthetist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint Consultant Anaesthetists to our directorate with a general anaesthetic interest. These are replacement posts which have arisen due to retirement.

The successful candidate will join our team of 18 Consultants and 18 Speciality Doctors in providing anaesthetic services at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The provisional AAC date is 2nd November 2023.

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent post, based on a 10PA contract. Appointed consultants will have the option to take up to 2 additional PAs subject to agreement with the Clinical Director. The appointed consultants will join the general 1 in 16 on call rota.

Southend Hospital is a thriving cancer treatment centre. Major complex urology (robotic assisted and laparoscopic), gynae-oncolgy, colorectal, and breast procedures form a large part of theatre work, in addition to orthopaedics & trauma, oral surgery, ENT, interventional pain and general surgery.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to pursue any subspecialty interest they may have, and will be encouraged to take part in service improvement.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year Additional 3% on call supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-T&A-SO-0912

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0BT

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
FRCA or equivalent
Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview).

Desirable

PG Diploma e.g. perioperative, pain, education etc
Masters or equivalent
MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

Completion of higher training in anaesthesia (CCT or CESR)

Desirable

Experience of working at consultant level
Evidence of service development or expansion
UK experience

Other

Essential

Good communication skills

Desirable

Application completion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
FRCA or equivalent
Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview).

Desirable

PG Diploma e.g. perioperative, pain, education etc
Masters or equivalent
MD or PhD

Experience

Essential

Completion of higher training in anaesthesia (CCT or CESR)

Desirable

Experience of working at consultant level
Evidence of service development or expansion
UK experience

Other

Essential

Good communication skills

Desirable

Application completion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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